Free Entry Day – 5 August
Pre-book your free day entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries on 5 August 2026.
Pre-book your free day entry to the Museum of Oxford galleries on 5 August 2026.
Oxford University is well known as a bastion of tradition, but how much do you know about the city's radical past and present? Uncover our city's secret radical and rebellious history - including 'town vs gown' riots, fiercely independent medieval women, and the locals who kicked fascists out of the city - on this alternative city walking tour led by local guide Jess Worth.
From college choirs to rock bands, Oxford has a history of amazing music. Take the sounds of Oxford as your muse to craft paper creations of Oxford’s musical past.
See inside Oxford's Grade II* listed Town Hall on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of this historic building.
Please touch! Discover our past by getting hands-on with real and replica historic objects at the Museum of Oxford!
This 90-minute city walking tour led by local historian Liz Woolley will take you on a tantalising trip through the quirky world of food and drink in 19th century Oxford.
Oxford University is well known as a bastion of tradition, but how much do you know about the city's radical past and present? Uncover our city's secret radical and rebellious history - including 'town vs gown' riots, fiercely independent medieval women, and the locals who kicked fascists out of the city - on this alternative city walking tour led by local guide Jess Worth.
This guided tour of the Museum explores the stories of the city, and the city of stories, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Oxford as a film location, and more!
Step right up and get creative together! Families are invited to make their own colourful creations be inspired by Oxford’s St Giles Fair.
See inside Oxford's Grade II* listed Town Hall on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of this historic building.
Plan your next school visit. Explore, experience, and get inspired. Work in an Oxfordshire school and planning for the 2026/27 academic year? Join us for a free Teacher Tour at the Museum of Oxford and discover how our workshops bring local history and curriculum topics to life. Designed specifically for local teachers and school staff, […]
What was Oxford like during Shakespeare's lifetime? Journey through Elizabethan and Jacobean Oxford on this 90-minute Shakespeare-themed city walking tour. Includes access to an incredible Tudor painted bedroom!